Computer Science GCSE, Programming, Exam preparation

From 34 £ /h

I can teach GCSE computing: computer science and computer programming including programming languages, Pseudocode and Python which you will need for exams, as well as exam practice using past papers and selected appropriate tasks. I am familiar with UK exam boards inclduing OCR, AQA and Edexcel, and international GCSE and IB.

Extra information

This class is designed for use with a laptop so don't try to do it on your phone.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I've been a teacher, examiner and curriculum developer for over 30 years. I've taught in UK, Europe, the Middle East and China. I teach all ages and levels. Mostly I've been teaching modern foreign languages including French and German, and I have been a director of studies for English as a Foreign Language. I can do specialist EFL, Cambridge EFL and IELTS, as well as English for Computer Programmers, Business and Technical subjects. I am also a teacher of IT and teach Microsoft Office, Databases, Website design and Programmming. My other IT interests include 3D animation and design, AI, and virtual reality.

Education

MSc IT Applications Development 2006, University of Sunderland. Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Research 2015, University of Durham. Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2000, RSA Cambridge. BA Hons 2.2 in French and German 1992, University of Durham.

Experience / Qualifications

2 years as Director of Studies, tutor, curriculum developer and examiner at Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Saudi Arabia. 2 years as curriculum developer, tutor and examiner at Qatar Petroleum. 2 years as curriculum developer for vocational placement of European students in Plymouth. 1 year as tutor, examiner and curriculum developer for British Aerospace in Saudi Arabia. Tutor, curriculum developer and examiner in International Schools in Shanghai China, and Doha Qatar. Tutor of EFL in Austria, Hong Kong, Devon UK, Libya and Spain. 8 years as tutor, curriculum developer and examiner for British Council Middle East.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

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Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Skills

Computer science

Computer programming

Computer basics

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Computer Science A-Level, programming, exam preparation

51 £ /h

I can teach A-Level computing, exam preparation and programming, and am familiar with all UK exam boards including OCR, AQA and Edexcel, BTEC. Classes will include past paper exam practice and appropriate tasks including flowcharts, pseudocode, Python and other programming languages, and problem solving.

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✅ HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – Build responsive and modern web pages
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✅ Real-World Projects – Work on hands-on projects to strengthen your skills
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Master Python with Personalized Courses

Discover the art of programming with Python courses tailor-made to meet your specific needs. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or professional, my lessons are suitable for all levels.

Why Choose My Courses?

Personalized Teaching Approach: Each course is tailored to your skill level and individual goals.

Practical Experience: Learn by doing with real-world projects that build your understanding and skills.

Ongoing Support: Get unlimited email support for any questions you have between sessions.

As a Python expert, I have a passion for teaching and sharing my knowledge. My goal is to guide you effectively in your learning journey.

Book Your First Lesson:

Start your journey to Python mastery now by booking your first lesson. Whether you aspire to enter the development field or hone your existing skills, these courses are designed for you.

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Hi!

Welcome to my class on Python programming! As a PhD student in Geophysics my main tool is my computer. In order to do science one needs to know how to program. I use Python everyday in order to analyze data, run numerical models, plot results and much more. So, let's embark on the journey of learning Python and explore its diverse capabilities together!

For beginners:
I have designed it for absolute beginners to become at ease with the language within 5 sessions of 1h. Message me to know the 5 classes curriculum and I will be more than happy to share it with you!

For intermediate users:
If you already know the basics of Python but want to go more in-depth on certain packages this is the right place! Message me and we can discuss what your needs are! I am a professional user of Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, os, scipy and many more packages!

Are you not sure Python is the right language for you? Check the following out and let me know if you have any questions!

First of all, what is Python? According to its creator, Guido van Rossum, Python is a:

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Learning Python is a rewarding experience for several reasons. Firstly, Python is inherently beautiful as a programming language, offering a natural and expressive way to translate your thoughts into code. Its readability and simplicity make coding an enjoyable and intuitive process.

The Python language finds applications across various domains, including data science, web development, machine learning and AI. For example, platforms like Quora, Pinterest, and Spotify leverage Python for their backend web development!

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If you have problems with your Mac, updates to make or training needs on Mac OS or apps like Contacts, Safari, Mail, system settings and optimizations and security (malware), iCloud, Photos, printers and passwords, etc... do not hesitate to call me.
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My philosophy revolves around these three values:
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I specialize into teaching mathematics and programming, but in some occasions I teach physics too.
Feel free to contact me.

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Data science, statistics & mathematics – clearly explained, personally supported.
My name is Kian, an experienced tutor from Bern. I support students, career starters, and professionals on their journey into the data-driven world—whether in their studies, projects, or everyday work.

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Who I am – and why I teach:
I teach in Bern and successfully completed the MAS program in Statistical Data Science at the University of Bern, focusing on statistics, mathematics, and data science. For several years, I have been passionately teaching, both in academic contexts and for professionals who want to think and work more data-driven.

In parallel to my teaching, I have implemented numerous data science projects – from exploratory analysis and data modeling to decision support in a business context. This combination of theory and practice makes my teaching particularly close to reality while remaining accessible.

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Support with projects, assignments, exams or getting started in the data world
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Long-term strategies for problem-solving & structured thinking
Flexible lessons in Bern or online – personal, competent & reliable

Why I can help you understand data science:
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# **Master C/C++: Build the Foundation of Modern Software Development**

Unlock the power of one of the most influential programming languages in computing history! Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, this comprehensive C/C++ course delivers structured learning from fundamentals to advanced concepts that power operating systems, game engines, and high-performance applications.

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## **Your Learning Journey**

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Objective: To understand AI without fear, to use it to simplify one's life and to know how to identify digital traps.

1: Demystifying AI (What exactly is it?)
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Where is it already present? Spell checkers, Netflix/YouTube suggestions, GPS, and voice assistants (Siri/Alexa).

2: Using AI to make life easier
Conversing with AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini):

Ask him to write an administrative email or a complex letter.

Summarize a long newspaper article or document.

Plan a travel itinerary or find recipe ideas with what's left in the fridge.

AI for creativity and memory:

Generate images to illustrate a birthday card (Midjourney, DALL-E).

Using AI to restore or colorize old family photos.

3: Learning to "talk" to AI (The Art of the Prompt)
The context method: Why "Give me a cake recipe" is less effective than "I am allergic to gluten and I am hosting 4 people, give me a simple chocolate cake recipe".

The expert's role: Learning to tell AI "Act like a travel guide" or "Act like an expert gardener".

4: Precautions and Critical Thinking (The Survival Guide)
"Hallucinations": Understand that AI can make false claims with complete certainty (never take medical or legal advice from AI without verification).

Privacy protection:

Never give sensitive data (social security number, passwords, bank details) to an AI.

Knowing that everything we write to the AI is potentially used to train it.

Spotting "Deepfakes":

How to recognize a doctored image or video (details on the hands, strange reflections, slightly metallic voice).

Verify the information: the golden rule of cross-referencing sources.

5: Ethics and Impacts (To go further)
Copyright: Who owns an image created by AI?

The environmental impact: The water and energy consumption of AI servers.

The future: Will AI replace us or assist us?

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Many students today use AI tools like ChatGPT, but often in an unsafe or improvised way. Legitimate questions arise: Is it allowed? How can mistakes be avoided? How can AI be used without losing control of one's own thinking?

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One of the course's central themes is AI as a research tool. We'll explore how to define topics, formulate effective research questions, and structure a project from the outset. AI can help gain an overview and organize ideas, but we'll also clearly analyze its limitations and the need for critical self-reflection.

From there, we move on to academic writing. From developing outlines and arguments to improving style and clarity, AI can be a valuable tool. We demonstrate how to work with drafts, detect inconsistencies, and avoid common errors that often cause problems in academia.

Another section is dedicated to learning with AI. Explaining complex texts, clarifying concepts, reviewing content, and checking one's own understanding are especially valuable uses if the right questions are asked. The goal is to use AI actively, not passively.

Finally, we use AI as an intellectual sparring partner. Not as a substitute for our own thinking, but as an interlocutor that helps to compare arguments, raise objections, and explore other perspectives. This is where AI's greatest real value often lies: thinking better, not thinking less.

The course is designed for students of any discipline. No prior knowledge is required. The goal is to gain confidence in using AI and learn how to integrate it productively and responsibly into university studies.

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These courses are part of a structured and progressive training in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with JavaScript, designed for beginner or intermediate developers who want to understand in depth how the language works, write clearer, more maintainable code and prepare themselves calmly for modern frameworks like React ⚛️.

Object-Oriented Programming is often perceived as complex or abstract.

My goal is simple: to make it logical, concrete, and immediately applicable.

🎯 Training Objectives

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

Understanding what Object-Oriented Programming really is (and when to use it)
Create and manipulate objects in JavaScript in a clean and efficient way
Use ES6 classes, constructors, and methods with confidence
Mastering this, the prototype, and the instantiation logic
Apply encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism without confusion
Avoiding common mistakes made by OOP beginners
Structure your JavaScript code like a professional developer

📖 Training Plan – Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript
1. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 🧠
Understanding the concept, objectives and benefits of OOP.
2. Procedural Programming vs. OOP
Why unstructured code quickly becomes unmanageable.
3. Objects in JavaScript
Properties, methods and representation of the real world.
4. The keyword this
Understanding the execution context (often poorly understood).
5. Limitations of simple objects
Why duplicating code is a bad idea.
6. Constructive functions
Create multiple objects from the same model.
7. The keyword new
What it's actually doing under the hood.
8. The prototype
Sharing methods and memory optimization.
9. ES6 Classes
Modern syntax and best practices.
10. The builder
Proper initialization of objects.
11. Data Encapsulation
Protect the internal state of objects.
12. Inheritance between classes
Reusing code intelligently.
13. The keyword super
Communication between parent and child in the classroom.
14. Polymorphism
The same behavior, several forms.
15. Composition vs. Inheritance
Choosing the right architecture.
16. Best practices in OOP
Write readable, scalable, and maintainable code.
17. Common mistakes made by beginners
Pitfalls to absolutely avoid.
18. Guided practical exercise
Creation of a concrete class (product, user, etc.).
19. Assessment Quiz (Multiple Choice Questions)
To validate the actual understanding of the concepts.

🛠️ Teaching method: Understand before writing

This training program is based on a progressive and pragmatic approach:
Clear and illustrated explanations
Concrete examples from real projects
Simple but effective exercises
Constant questioning to avoid rote learning
Adaptation to the learner's level and pace
Here, we don't "recite OOP" — we understand it.

🚀 Learner's result

At the end of the training, you will not only know how to write a JavaScript class.
You will know:

1- Why does it exist?
2- When to use it
3- and when not to use it

You will leave with:
a solid understanding of OOP
a cleaner and more professional code
an ideal foundation for learning React, Node.js or any other modern framework